Our concerns
budget
January 1, 2026
At a time of deepening poverty, Calderdale is proposing to allocate £650,000 to Clifton Business Park.
This article argues that the spending undermines the Council’s strategy to alleviate poverty in places like Pellon, Mixenden, Park and Ovenden.
Clifton gets 650k – but is it right for Calderdale?
December 30, 2025
At a time of deepening poverty, Calderdale is proposing to allocate £650,000 to Clifton Business Park.
This article argues that the spending undermines the Council’s strategy to alleviate poverty in places like Pellon, Mixenden, Park and Ovenden.